AgriNotes & News 03-25-2010
Local farmers take messages on trade, taxes to Capitol Hill
Nearly 120 farmers from across Michigan took part in Michigan Farm Bureau's (MFB) Washington Legislative Seminar and helped Michigan's Congressional delegation better understand how issues on Capitol Hill impact farmers' families and businesses back home. CONTACT: Ryan Findlay, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2025
Nearly 120 farmers from across Michigan took part in Michigan Farm Bureau's (MFB) Washington Legislative Seminar and helped Michigan's Congressional delegation better understand how issues on Capitol Hill impact farmers' families and businesses back home. CONTACT: Ryan Findlay, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2025
Local young farmers learn skills to lead Michigan's ag industry
Around 300 young farmers from across the state attended Michigan Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Leaders Conference, Feb. 26-28 in Grand Rapids. The annual event offers MFB members ages 18 to 35 a combination of leadership development, informative workshops and idea exchanges, all with an eye toward building a strong new generation of agricultural producers to lead Michigan's second-largest industry confidently into the future. Contact: Lori Chamberlain, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3234
Around 300 young farmers from across the state attended Michigan Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Leaders Conference, Feb. 26-28 in Grand Rapids. The annual event offers MFB members ages 18 to 35 a combination of leadership development, informative workshops and idea exchanges, all with an eye toward building a strong new generation of agricultural producers to lead Michigan's second-largest industry confidently into the future. Contact: Lori Chamberlain, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3234
Civil Rights Commission says report on migrant labor not a 'representative picture of all Michigan farms'
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission's 2010 Report on the Conditions of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in Michigan provides a skewed assessment of working conditions, and the Commission acknowledges this in its own report. Contact: Rob Anderson, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2046 or Craig Anderson, ext. 2311
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission's 2010 Report on the Conditions of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in Michigan provides a skewed assessment of working conditions, and the Commission acknowledges this in its own report. Contact: Rob Anderson, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2046 or Craig Anderson, ext. 2311
MFB worried about health care bill's ramifications on farmers
The Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB), the state's largest general farm organization, is disappointed with the passage of H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, in the U.S. House. Contact: Ryan Findlay, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2025
The Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB), the state's largest general farm organization, is disappointed with the passage of H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, in the U.S. House. Contact: Ryan Findlay, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2025
Farmers hurt by import competition can apply for aid through April 14
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a revised Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers (TAAF) Program. Under the program, USDA provides technical assistance and cash benefits to eligible producers of raw agricultural commodities and fishermen who have been hurt by import competition. Contact: Ryan Findlay, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2025 or Ken Nye, ext. 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a revised Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers (TAAF) Program. Under the program, USDA provides technical assistance and cash benefits to eligible producers of raw agricultural commodities and fishermen who have been hurt by import competition. Contact: Ryan Findlay, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2025 or Ken Nye, ext. 2020
Third-graders rewarded for illustrating many ways farmers care
The Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Promotion and Education Committee has selected three third-grade students who best conveyed the theme “I Spy a Caring Farmer” in MFB’s seventh annual poster contest held in conjunction with National Agriculture Week (March 14-20). Contact: Deb Schmucker (800) 292-2680, ext. 3213.
The Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Promotion and Education Committee has selected three third-grade students who best conveyed the theme “I Spy a Caring Farmer” in MFB’s seventh annual poster contest held in conjunction with National Agriculture Week (March 14-20). Contact: Deb Schmucker (800) 292-2680, ext. 3213.
Quick Facts: Eggs
Each of the roughly 280 million laying birds in the United States produces from 250 to 300 eggs a year. In total, the United States produces about 75 billion eggs a year, about 10 percent of the world supply.
Each of the roughly 280 million laying birds in the United States produces from 250 to 300 eggs a year. In total, the United States produces about 75 billion eggs a year, about 10 percent of the world supply.
